Thank you for your interest in the Pahara Fellowship. We are currently accepting applications for cohorts launching in 2023. Through the application process, we hope to learn more about who you are, the work you do, and how you most hope to benefit from participation in this transformational development experience.
Before you get started
If you haven’t already done so, we invite you to review the Fellowship Program Overview and Selection Criteria which will provide you with information about the program and the characteristics we look for in the leaders we select. We also encourage you to visit our list of Frequently Asked Questions as this information will be beneficial in helping you frame your responses.
Our current policy requires proof of vaccination against COVID for all guests at Pahara events at Lone Rock Retreat. We will continue to consider all candidates who apply, and hope those who are not vaccinated will stay in close communication with us during this ever-changing context. Click here for details on our COVID protocols and requirements.
Fellowship design and expectations
The Fellowship includes three week-long leadership seminars over a 12-month period. The seminar process relies heavily on a diverse and exceptional group of people making a deep commitment to their own reflection and to engaging in sustained dialogue with each other. At the simplest level, this means being present and fully prepared for all seminars.
At the heart of each seminar is Socratic dialogue, getting grounded in nature, and mind and body connection. If selected as a Fellow, you will complete a significant amount of reading prior to each seminar in order to participate fully in text-based discussions. For each seminar, readings will be sent at least one month in advance. The curriculum is a mix of contemporary and classical readings, and most of the readings do not come from education. We have found that the combination of these carefully curated readings, deep personal reflection, and the diversity of perspectives within each cohort results in dialogue that is profoundly meaningful to participants.
Seminars begin on Monday evenings and end by noon on Fridays. All seminars are held on our campus in Bailey, Colorado. Please make sure that you have checked dates and times carefully, and can commit to being in person, present, and prepared for each of the seminars in its entirety, including travel days, before applying.
The seminar dates for cohorts launching in 2023 are:
April 2023
Seminar 1 - April 24-28, 2023
Seminar 2 - October 16-20, 2023
Seminar 3 - April 15-19, 2024
September 2023
Seminar 1 - September 18-22, 2023
Seminar 2 - March 4-8, 2024
Seminar 3 - August 5-9, 2024
Preparing your application
The application will take you approximately 60 minutes to complete. You will have the option to save your form and complete it at a later time. It is strongly recommended to save a separate copy of your responses from this application, in case there are technical errors with final submission.
The application requests the following:
- information about your background, your work, and your leadership;
- why participation in the Fellowship feels timely for you now;
- the name, title, organization, contact details, and relationship context of three references. Ideally, these individuals will know you well and have deep insights into your work, your commitment to racial equity, and your ability to navigate multiple domains of difference with an open mind and heart; and,
- a copy of your resume.
Selection decisions will be communicated by mid-December.
Should you experience any difficulties submitting your application, please contact Sarah Johnson at
sarah@pahara.org for assistance.